What You Don’t Know About Commercial Skin Care Products Could Kill You, and Natural Beauty Products That Could Save Your Life

byNatural Skin Care Love

In a world bombarded with environmental toxins, the last thing we expect is that our skin care products would be some of the worst offenders. Unfortunately, however – the commercial skin care market is flooded with chemicals and other harmful ingredients. Those personal care products that we’re told will make us look and feel our best – are in reality, dangerous health hazards and major contributing factors to illness and disease.

It is estimated that the average woman is exposed to over 500 chemicals during her daily personal care regimen. So over the course of her life – tens of thousands of toxic chemicals will find their way into her blood, lymph system and organs – creating a perfect storm for disease and illness to take hold.

As research studies linking these dangerous chemicals to serious health and environmental issues continue to emerge – switching to natural beauty products is the smartest and most effective strategy for maintaining your beautiful complexion and protecting your overall health.

The truth is, however – that many consumers are still unaware of the dangers of common skin care ingredients. Commercial skin care manufacturers do a great job of manipulating the public into thinking that using their chemically-laden products is the only way to look and feel your best. Just because the person promoting those products is wearing a lab coat – does not mean that their so-called ‘science’ is healthy for your skin or beneficial to your overall well-being.

A quick stroll through any cosmetics department will reveal aisle after aisle of luxurious and expensive skin care products. It’s very easy to be seduced by the packaging and beautiful displays, especially with all the media hype that many commercial skin care lines receive.

Sure, they look great on the shelves – but have you ever taken the time to read the list of ingredients stretched across the product packaging? No doubt you’ll find most of the chemical ingredients impossible to pronounce. Often times, you will not find a familiar ingredient until you reach the bottom of the label. That – in and of itself, should be a big red flag that you shouldn’t put that product on your skin.

There are literally hundreds (if not more) of harmful chemicals present in most of the commercial skin care products on the market – certainly too many to mention here. Though virtually all of these chemical substances should be cause for alarm, here’s a peek at some of the top offenders:

Parabens –

Pseudonyms – Methylparaben, Propylparaben, IIsoparaben, Butylparaben

What are they – Chemical compounds used as preservatives to extend the shelf life of personal care products.

Found in – Almost every personal care item including hair care, skin care and body care products

What are they– Chemical compounds used to make plastics more flexible and harder to break. Phalates are used in skin care products to increase absorption. They are also used in cosmetics to maintain color and fragrance.

These chemical ingredients and countless others are said to be ‘harmless’ if given in small doses. That is certainly what the product manufacturers would like you to believe. But how do you quantify what is a safe dosage of a chemical that is applied day after day, year after year?

Any substance that is applied topically is absorbed by our skin – which acts like a sponge that sucks these chemicals into your blood and lymph system. The cumulative effect of daily use eventually puts a toxic burden on your body because your detoxifying organs (liver, kidneys and lymph system) cannot assimilate these chemicals, which makes it impossible to eliminate them. So with consistent use – those ‘harmless’ amounts of chemical ingredients become an avalanche of toxicity that can often lead to illness and disease.

In Europe, more than 1,100 chemicals are banned from personal care products due to their potential of causing cancer, birth defects and/or reproductive harm. Yet, here in the U.S., more than 99 percent of these dangerous chemicals are still allowed in the skin care products that we apply daily. The sad news is that there is little regulation of cosmetics and skin care products in this country. The FDA does not require safety labeling and the only so-called ‘regulatory’ agency is comprised of commercial skin care products manufacturers – who consistently fight tooth and nail against all safety labeling legislation.

In recent years, however – increased awareness and consumer demand has caused some Washington politicians to take heed of this important issue. On March 21, 2013, Illinois Representative Jan Schakowsky spearheaded the introduction of the Safe Cosmetics and Personal Products Act of 2013 (H.R.-1385) to Congress. This proposed legislation would establish the safety labeling and regulation that is currently lacking in the skin care products industry, along with numerous other accountability measures for skin care manufacturers.

Currently, the Bill is caught up in the typical political red tape of Washington politics – and will hopefully not meet the fate of its previous counterpart ( Safe Cosmetics Act of 2011 – H.R. – 2359), which died in committee shortly after its introduction.

Luckily for us, there are active consumer advocate groups like the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics, the Environmental Working Group and Women’s Voices for the Earth that labor tirelessly to increase political and public awareness, as well as, successfully keep these issues at the forefront in the media. With their ongoing work and our voice for change, we can hopefully look forward to the proper legislation that will allow us to make informed choices for ourselves and our families.

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In the Meantime – What Does All of This Mean for You?

It means you must be adamant about checking the ingredients in your current skin care products carefully. ..

It means that you must take a pro-active approach to your skin care choices by resisting the seduction marketing of commercial skin care products and educating yourself about the potential dangers of your favorite skin care brands…

It means you must make a commitment to your overall health by choosing natural beauty products that are free of dangerous and disease causing chemicals …

It’s no longer necessary to sacrifice quality for your healthy choices. There is now a plethora of natural organic skin care products readily available on the market. These incredible products marry the best of science with the wisdom of Mother Nature – and deliver results that meet and exceed those of their commercial competitors.

Natural Beauty Products – The Only Logical Option for a Healthy Body and Flawless Skin

When it comes to skin care ingredients, the verdict is in. Decades of compiled research has and will continue to expose more and more dangerous chemicals hidden in commercial skin care products.

The benefits and advantages of using natural skin care remedies are no longer in question. Healthy, beautiful skin at home begins with the decisions you make at the cosmetic counter today. The only logical choice is to trash your chemically-laden skin care regimen and opt for natural beauty products instead.

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